%0 Journal Article %T Russia and the Bulgarian Neutrality (1914¨C1915) %J Bulgaria, the Bulgarians and Europe - Myth, History, Modernity %D 2018 %X The publication addresses some aspects of Russia¡¯s diplomatic role on Bulgaria¡¯s decision to declare its neutrality in the first year of the world clash and at the end of 1915 to join the Central Powers Unit. The bibliographical reference used shows that during the period 1914¨C1915 under cosideration, the Russian diplomacy pursued a contradictory policy towards Sofia. There is no purpose and consistency of actions, and this is an important obstacle to both the involvement of Bulgaria in a new Balkan Union and as an ally of the Covenant %K Russia^ Bulgaria^ Covenant^ Central Powers^ diplomacy^ territories. %U http://journals.uni-vt.bg/bb/eng/vol12/iss1/14